Mumbai: Kartik month and November arrive with a vibrant lineup of festivals and fasts from Govardhan Puja to Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, and Devuthani Ekadashi.
The month of November not only brings a series of sacred fasts and festivals. With Kartik and Margashirsha months interweaving, November is a time for both spiritual observances and family gatherings.
Devotees await this auspicious month, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, as it marks his awakening from a four-month yogic sleep. This awakening heralds the commencement of auspicious activities, from weddings to other sacred ceremonies. November becomes a period of vibrant rituals and family gatherings, where fasting, prayer, and devotion are central themes.
If you’re looking for a detailed overview of the upcoming November 2024 festivities, here’s a comprehensive list of the month’s special fasts and festivals.
November 2024 Hindu Festivals Calendar
November 2024 Hindu Festivals Calendar: A vibrant month of auspicious festivals, including Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, and Devuthani Ekadashi.
November 1, 2024 – Kartik Amavasya
November 2, 2024 – Govardhan Puja, Chandra Darshan, Annakoot
November 3, 2024 – Bhai Dooj
November 5, 2024 – Varad Chaturthi
November 6, 2024 – Labh Panchami, Kharna
November 7, 2024 – Chhath Puja (Shashti)
November 8, 2024 – Chhath Puja (Usha Arghya)
November 9, 2024 – Gopashtami, Durgashtami Fast
November 10, 2024 – Akshaya Navami
November 11, 2024 – Kansa Vadh
November 12, 2024 – Devuthani Ekadashi
November 13, 2024 – Pradosh Vrat, Tulsi Vivah
November 14, 2024 – Vishweshwar Vrat
November 15, 2024 – Kartik Purnima, Dev Diwali, Satyanarayan Vrat
November 16, 2024 – Scorpio Solstice
November 17, 2024 – Rohini Vrat
November 18, 2024 – Saubhagya Sundari Teej, Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi
November 22, 2024 – Kalbhairav Jayanti
November 23, 2024 – Kalashtami Fast
November 26, 2024 – Utpanna Ekadashi
November 28, 2024 – Pradosh Vrat
November 29, 2024 – Monthly Shivaratri
Each of these fasts and festivals brings unique traditions and customs, with rituals ranging from elaborate prayers to special meals and charitable acts.
November is also a time for the Kartik Snan, a month-long ritual bath, particularly in the Ganga, believed to bring divine blessings. Donations, especially during the Kartik month, hold a special place in this spiritual journey, symbolising compassion and gratitude.
Devotees worship Lord Vishnu with heightened devotion, as he awakens from his four-month yogic rest. This month’s observances bring a renewed sense of peace, abundance, and connection, making it a cherished time in Hindu culture.
As November unfolds with these festivals, each event on the calendar offers a chance to strengthen bonds within families and communities through shared traditions. The beauty of November lies not only in these cultural gatherings but also in the deeper devotion shown to the deities, seeking blessings for prosperity and peace.
The November 2024 Hindu festival calendar is more than just a sequence of dates; it is an invitation to embrace spirituality, honour tradition, and enjoy the festivities with reverence.
